DURHAM, NC : Driver involved in 4 crashes, stole truck in Durham on Wednesday, 20th September 2023

The Durham Police Department is searching for a suspect who officers say was involved in four crashes and stole a pickup truck on Wednesday.

At around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers tried to stop a vehicle driven by a man with active warrants, Durham police said. As the suspect attempted to drive away, he struck an unmarked police car and caused the door of the car to strike the officer’s leg, according to police. Officers tried to pursue the suspect in his car, but the chase was eventually terminated.

EMS responded and treated the officer on the scene. The officer’s injury was considered minor, police said.


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